Austin Energy is the nation’s eighth largest publicly-owned electric utility and a department of the City of Austin, safely delivering clean, affordable, reliable energy to more than 448,000 customers and a population of almost one million in the City of Austin as well as several neighboring cities, unincorporated areas of Travis County, and a portion of Williamson County. We have been recognized for achieving some of the highest performance standards in the industry, including aggressive renewable and reliability goals and demonstrated efforts to promote new clean energy technologies and a sustainable environment.

Caprock Renewables is a project development firm that partners with some of the world’s largest and most advanced energy companies to develop renewable energy through large scale utility projects. Caprock has developed more than 1000MW solar, wind and storage projects, mostly in Texas, New Mexico and the Caribbean and its team members have been a part of some of the most exciting developments in Texas in the last 10 years.

Citizens Energy works with a diverse array of government and private sector entities to develop solar sites, allowing our partners to save on energy costs while contributing clean and green energy to the grid.

Georgetown - a town of 67,000 citizens is located 25 miles north of Austin in the heart of oil and gas country. It has attracted international attention due to the City's choice to become the largest city in Texas to convert to 100% renewable energy.

CIC invests in technology driven, disruptive early stage companies that have the potential to transform and significantly impact climate change issues. We identify market opportunities and talented teams, and then partner closely to help them achieve long term successful company growth, financial returns, and positive impact.

CloudForest Software was founded and built with passion by experienced building industry professionals who hope to help our colleagues make smarter, better building and maintenance decisions. We've been developing ur tool, Condense, for over 5 years, starting in Austin, TX, and later establishing headquarters in Louisville, CO.

The 75-year-old utility, CPS Energy, is the nation’s largest municipally owned energy utility providing both natural gas and electric service. We serve more than 804,000 electric customers and 343,000 natural gas customers in and around San Antonio, the nation’s seventh largest city. CPS is considered a progressive player in the utility field as it promotes aggressive renewable energy and affordability (rebate) programs for its customers.

CSW was recently acknowledged by Solar Power World as the 6th Top Solar Contractor in the nation. We are dedicated to providing our renewable energy clients an efficient full-service solution, and have compiled an industry-leading team to do so. We have also developed in-house electrical expertise by acquiring our sister company Parallel Electric, helping us to better serve our clients and grow renewable energy into CSW’s largest core market.

The Texas Electricity Grid (ERCOT) is the only self-contained electric power grid in the U.S. that serves a single state, allowing Texas energy companies to generate, transmit, and distribute power to different areas of the State without having to negotiate terms with national electrical grid producers. This has been a key tool to creating the environment for the growth of new renewable technologies and entrepreneurship.

GridLiance is the first independent transmission company focused on working with municipal utilities, joint action agencies and electric cooperatives to solve transmission issues and manage transmission costs.

HASTINGS, TERESA

Dallas, Tx

Consultant

HOLDER, III, L.M. “MAC”

Austin, TX

Previously in and still interested in passive solar design, renewable energy project dev./consultation.

KOOP is a community radio station in Austin, TX. that seeks to engage, connect, and enrich the whole community. We provide a diverse array of programming, emphasizing those that deal with local issues and/or serve communities which are under-served by the mainstream media, with more than 60 unique, locally-produced programs airing every week.

We believe that all people are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms, and have a right to live in a healthy environment and in peaceful, just and equitable societies. We support policies that promote a sustainable, clean energy future.

We specialize in residential solar panel installation, handling all the permitting and paperwork for our customers. We are a family-owned company founded in 2009, with offices in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.

Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority Corporation, which also operates under the name REESE TECHNOLOGY CENTER, primarily operates in the Industrial Development Planning business / industry within the Engineering, Accounting, Research, and Management Services sector.

NRG Energy is one of the country’s largest and most diverse power generators with west Texas wind and an extensive solar portfolio. NRG is building the privately funded eVgo electric vehicle charging network and is giving retail customers the latest in smart energy solutions.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative provides energy services to the Texas Hill Country, one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, bordering the cities of Austin and San Antonio. PEC has been serving the Texas Hill Country for nearly 77 years and its early founders included the Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson. Today, PEC is the country’s largest electric distributuon cooperative serving nearly 280,000 homes and businesses in an 8,1000-square-mile territory.

As Texas’ largest independent communications firm, Pierpont Communications sparks and shapes conversations to build brands, protect reputations and drive business growth. We have deep expertise across all facets of communications–including strategy and planning, public relations, public affairs, marketing, crisis management, investor relations and digital engagement.

RD Energy Group, LLC (“RDEG”) is an early stage developer of solar and wind renewable energy projects. The company was co-founded by Richard Walker and Darrell Moore in 2008. Together, these gentlemen have many years of experience in the renewable energy field and have been associated in one way or another with several dozen wind and/or solar energy projects. RDEG’s mission is to provide early-stage development of renewable energy projects for owners of large tracts of property and to identify companies interested in construction of such projects at these sites.

SolarEnergyONE

Earlie Reynolds

Copperas Cove, Tx

SolarEnergyONE is a Commercial Physical Research business within the Engineering, Accounting, Research, and Management Services sector.

We serve as a trusted voice for industry stakeholders to gain a broad understanding of consumers’ views about grid modernization, electricity delivery and energy usage, and for consumers seeking an understanding of the value and experience of a modern electrical grid.

We're insanely diverse strategic thinkers generating awareness for brands, people and causes, and we're doing it all from Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Houston. Saxum has developed dedicated teams of industry-specific professionals who offer deep expertise in their areas. We have a large, diversified Energy Practice that addresses the complex challenges of this vital industry head on. Saxum also offers a first class Social Good and Issues Practice dedicated to bringing positive change in communities.

SMITH, RUSSEL

San Antonio, Tx

Independent Renewables Agent assisting clients with renewable energy related connections, bringing projects to them and helping shepherd them through to closing, undertaking research tasks and other desired functions on a commission basis or through other negotiated arrangements. Russel is also available for speaking engagements on a fee basis.

Founded in 2008, Sunpro Solar is one of the leading providers of rooftop solar for the Gulf Coast region. Sunpro Solar designs, installs, and maintains the solar panels on residential and commercial properties. Sunpro Solar has a proven history and reputation for providing quality service and has been ranked #18 for 2016 Solar Power World’s Magazine Top Solar Contractors nationwide.

Texan Energy Services has over 75 years of oil and gas experience. With this level of skill, we have shown customers our team’s commitment to delivering high quality construction pads, pipeline, frac pond projects and lease services all while keeping focus on our tremendous safety record.

Texas Energy Consultants is a family owned and operated business established in 2009. Our goal is to help implement energy conservation techniques in order to help reduce our carbon footprint as well as to provide energy savings and piece of mind to our customers. TEC wants to do our part in helping the world use less fossil fuels, more renewable energy and create a sustainable environment to be enjoyed by generations to come. Helping to reduce energy loss of existing homes is a pinnacle step in the movement to a cleaner and cheaper future.

Texas Tech University hosts the Global Laboratory for Energy Asset Management and Manufacturing (GLEAMM), which combines the research and commercialization expertise of Texas Tech University with the field testing, certification and development expertise of Group NIRE, a for-profit energy development company.Education Institution.

Vista Energy delivers a wide array of renewable energy programs across Texas, from Luminant’s wind purchasing - the largest in the state - to TXU Energy’s numerous renewable offers, to Oncor’s development of CREZ.